#PEChat Archive

Every other Monday, thousands of physical educators from around the world take part in an online Twitter chat on topics relating to #physed. The community votes for the topic and community members moderate the chat. The result is an amazing professional development opportunity called #PEChat.
Monday October 30, 2017
7:00 PM EDT
  • participatechat Oct 30 @ 7:00 PM EDT
    Participate in the upcoming #PEChat by sharing resources and collaborating at https://t.co/TMLGkWP8xG
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    Alright, let’s do this! Welcome to tonight’s #pechat on “Creating Meaningful Experiences In #PhysEd”! 💪
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:02 PM EDT
    I’m Joey Feith (⬅️that’s me in the picture) and I’ll be moderating the Eastern Time portion of the chat for the next hour! #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    If you’re new to #pechat, here’s a 101 video to help get your started: https://t.co/ynZdPOfigt
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:03 PM EDT
    Basically, I’ll be asking questions (Qs) to help spark discussion. Feel free to share your answers (As) in tidy fashion (Q1➡️A1). #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Most importantly, don’t be shy to share your ideas, experiences, and opinions and don’t forget to use the #pechat hashtag in your tweets!
  • EduGladiators Oct 30 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    🔑 SATURDAY #EduGladiators is back w/NEW series 'Keys to Success' & Core Warrior @BrendanFetters #formativechat #ImpactMatters #PEChat @amle
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:04 PM EDT
    Sound good? Let’s do this! 🙌 #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:05 PM EDT
    Q0. What’s your name, where are you from, and what were your students learning today? #pechat #rollcall
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:07 PM EDT
    A0 Hi Everyone, I am Tony from NJ. My students were throwing for distance/power to rescue their teammates in a chasing/fleeing game #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • PE4LifeNL Oct 30 @ 7:08 PM EDT
    A0. Kellie NL Vision/Philosophy of teaching #pechat @rollcall Am I doing this right?
    In reply to @JoeyFeith, @rollcall
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:09 PM EDT
    A0. Hi! I’m Joey 👋. I teach at @StGeorgesMtl here in Montreal, 🇨🇦 and my G2 students are learning about line dances. #pechat
    In reply to @StGeorgesMtl
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:10 PM EDT
    Great to have you here, Tony! #pechat
    In reply to @EB_CoachA
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:12 PM EDT
    Pumped you could make it, Kellie! So far, so good! #pechat
    In reply to @PE4LifeNL, @rollcall
  • CoachCoia Oct 30 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A0. Hey everyone! I'm Tyler, a PE Grad Student at Kent State. Today, I learned about how we can use social media in PE. #pechat @JoeyFeith
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:13 PM EDT
    A0: Tim from @BrockKINE in Canada. My 4th yr PETE students were learning about power and authority in PE today #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith, @BrockKINE
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:14 PM EDT
    You’re a fast learner, Tyler! Thanks for being here! 🚀 #pechat
    In reply to @CoachCoia
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    BROCK IS IN THE HOUSE! Welcome to the show, Tim! #pechat
    In reply to @meaningfulPE, @BrockKINE
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:15 PM EDT
    Q1. Why is it important that students have a sense of meaning when engaging in activities during #physed class? #pechat
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    A1 you want your students coming to class and leaving class knowing that there was a purpose/meaning to what they were doing. #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:16 PM EDT
    Thanks mate. Good to be here #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith, @BrockKINE
  • CoachCoia Oct 30 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    You're welcome! Thank you for creating this platform! I look forward to using this resource as we go! #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:17 PM EDT
    A1 Otherwise, its looked at as another activity they are required to complete. Meaning implies the result goes beyond the classroom #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:18 PM EDT
    A1. IMO, meaning helps us keep the big picture in mind. It helps us feel excited about the future and gives purpose to the present. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:19 PM EDT
    Great answer! How about for you? How does having a sense of meaning affect your teaching? #pechat
    In reply to @EB_CoachA
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    Just so we’re clear… #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:20 PM EDT
    “Internalizes the activity”. Can you elaborate on that? #pechat
    In reply to @PE4LifeNL
  • CoachCoia Oct 30 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    A1: Students need to know their purpose for each activity and know what end goals they are striving for! #pechat @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:21 PM EDT
    Ok, I love that. Can you provide quick examples of both? #pechat
    In reply to @meaningfulPE
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Also also, if you haven’t checked out @doug_gleddie’s blog post on the topic, I highly recommend that you do https://t.co/aofH86aO5c #pechat
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:22 PM EDT
    Hopefully my S walkaway from my class learning something they can put to use the next day, the next year, or later on in life #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    #pechat To me, meaningless = boring, disengaging, exclusionary, or things that aren't relevant, etc... Meaningful = personally significant
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:23 PM EDT
    “End goals”. Can you give me a timeline on that? End meaning end of lesson? End of unit? End of year? #pechat
    In reply to @CoachCoia
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    Q2. How can we ensure that we are providing our students with meaningful experiences in #physed? #pechat
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:25 PM EDT
    #pechat: Could meaningfulness be an end in itself? E.g., striving for meaningful moments during a task?
    In reply to @JoeyFeith, @CoachCoia
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    #pechat: Talk to them
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:27 PM EDT
    A2 meet every student where they are in terms of the content you are trying to put across. Difficult w/wide ranging S population #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Kellie: that was spooky... I swear I didn't see your response before I posted!!! #pechat
    In reply to @PE4LifeNL, @JoeyFeith
  • CoachCoia Oct 30 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    Daily goals, weekly goals, lesson goals and end of unit goals as small, reachable goals allow for immediate success. Does that help? #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • erik_myer Oct 30 @ 7:28 PM EDT
    A2. I believe that we need to get some feedback from the Ss to determine if it is meaningful #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:29 PM EDT
    No doubt about it being difficult? Any tips on how to overcome that challenge? #pechat
    In reply to @EB_CoachA
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    A2 I survey my students a lot. Give student voice and choice S/O @NicholasEndlich I engage w/them as opposed to standing off 2 side #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith, @NicholasEndlich
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    #pechat: @EB_CoachA is spot on that mfulnes is v subjective but we found some common elements across large nos of students in a recent paper
    In reply to @JoeyFeith, @EB_CoachA, @EB_CoachA
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:30 PM EDT
    How do you survey them? #pechat
    In reply to @EB_CoachA, @NicholasEndlich
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:31 PM EDT
    A2. Let’s look at the five features contributing to meaningful experiences in #physed. #pechat
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    it could be as simple as hands raised or google forms. favorite types of feedback are personal 1 to 1 convos where I get to know S #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith, @NicholasEndlich
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:32 PM EDT
    Q3. How do you take into social interaction when designing learning experiences for your students in #physed? #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    Def the best kind. Just difficult to find the time when teaching large amounts of students (I only have 180 kids at my school) #pechat
    In reply to @EB_CoachA, @NicholasEndlich
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:34 PM EDT
    A3 I design my lessons with that in mind. most times I will create different interactions so that S are taken out of comfort zones. #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    Strategy I use: be involved in many student projects. Coaching, intramural, trips… all of these provide opps to get to know new Ss #pechat
    In reply to @EB_CoachA, @NicholasEndlich
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    #pechat: Try to foster a welcoming environment where Ss feel comfortable, valued, willing to challenge themselves
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • Mat_gym Oct 30 @ 7:35 PM EDT
    #pechat Just checking in from the netherlands. Way past bedtime but i enjoy the read ;)
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A3. Being purposeful about student groupings is essential here. Diff activities provide diff interactions. Vary it up! #pechat
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:36 PM EDT
    A2 Now that I live in the town I teach in, it has become easier to interact like that. I just got back from a few S football game #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith, @NicholasEndlich
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    Q4. How do you make sure your students are having FUN🎉 in #physed? #pechat
  • CoachCoia Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    Communication! Talk to them daily and ask for feedback. #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:37 PM EDT
    A3: Also provide situations/tasks where students can learn from each other #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:38 PM EDT
    A4 given standards and outcomes I design lessons that the S buy into. If it strikes a cord with most S and meets benchmarks...etc #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    Dan dat je hier bij ons bent! 🇳🇱 #pechat
    In reply to @Mat_gym
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:39 PM EDT
    A4 also taken to giving ownership of lesson to students and letting them "teach" lessons they have interest in. Brings out passion #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • erik_myer Oct 30 @ 7:40 PM EDT
    A4. I try to add that to the design of my lessons. It also helps to be goofy at times! younger Ss love that. #pechat
  • CoachCoia Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    A3: Have your daily purpose for class or practice. Pair a leader up with someone stuck in their shell. #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:41 PM EDT
    Oooooh! I like that. I had a fun experiences with coop learning in my invasion unit. Great seeing Ss laugh as they taught others. #pechat
    In reply to @EB_CoachA
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    I agree. We have this awesome opportunity to set the tone. Why not set it to fun? #pechat
    In reply to @Mat_gym
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    A4 Only problem is that the class has to be disciplined. Otherwise it can go off rails fast. #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:42 PM EDT
    Q5. How do you make learning personally relevant to your students in #physed? #pechat
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    #pechat: @JoeyFeith you mention coop learning. Do others find certain models, approaches support mfulness effectively?
    In reply to @JoeyFeith, @EB_CoachA, @JoeyFeith
  • CoachCoia Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    A4: Be excited about the material you are teaching and show them you care. #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:43 PM EDT
    A4. As much as I like to set the tone w/ my energy/enthusiasm, real fun is had when Ss overcome challenges by learning new KUDs. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:44 PM EDT
    Oh yeah. You need to know how far you can take your energy/enthusiasm without losing control. That’s def a “live & learn” situation #pechat
    In reply to @EB_CoachA
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A5 Use feedback to drive future instruction. Figure out what makes S tick and adjust accordingly. S will appreciate T effort. #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:45 PM EDT
    A4 I have lived it and learned it the hard way. Made me better as a result. #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:46 PM EDT
    A5. Knowing your students helps. Also, having them work on goals that they get to explore in their own unique ways. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:48 PM EDT
    A5. My G6’s just completed their Outdoor Pursuits unit. Each student had to design their own adventure. #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    @meaningfulPE 👀 #pechat
    In reply to @meaningfulPE
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:49 PM EDT
    Q6. How do you appropriately challenge your students in #physed? #pechat
  • Mat_gym Oct 30 @ 7:50 PM EDT
    #pechat A5 I try to explain the purpose off the activities. Not only the direct purpose but also how they van use it in other sports
  • erik_myer Oct 30 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    A6. Challenge by choice for some activities. Set different levels for students to engage in. #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • CoachCoia Oct 30 @ 7:51 PM EDT
    Encourage them that mistakes ARE okay! #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    t/u for the engagement #pechat. keeps me on my toes. t/u @JoeyFeith for putting it together. Until next time... https://t.co/ZjWTOi68rd
  • meaningfulPE Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    #pechat: Sorry folks: time to Dad. Hope you enjoy the rest of the chat. I learned a lot!
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:52 PM EDT
    A6. IMO appro. challenge is providing Ss w/ something that is just outside of their reach, but provide choice as to how to get there #pechat
  • ktwar231 Oct 30 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    A5 I have my Ss design personal fitness goals, path/methods 2 achieve & ways 2 measure progress - embedded s voice & s choice #pechat
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    Q7. How do you focus on the development of motor competence in #physed? #pechat
  • PE4LifeNL Oct 30 @ 7:53 PM EDT
    Sorry, been forgetting to put #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • EB_CoachA Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    t/u to #pechat for the engagement and t/u to @JoeyFeith for moderating. Until next time...
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:54 PM EDT
    Thanks for tuning in tonight, Tony! Great to have you here! #pechat
    In reply to @EB_CoachA
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:55 PM EDT
    Q8. In 140/280 characters or less, can you describe examples of meaningful experiences from your #physed lessons? #pechat
  • ktwar231 Oct 30 @ 7:56 PM EDT
    A6 - the goals relate to them 100% = Complete ownership & buy in because it is something they care about #pechat
  • PE4LifeNL Oct 30 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    Q7. Observe, analyze, provide SIPS of feedback (Specific, Immediate, Positive, Suggestion) #pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:57 PM EDT
    A6. We also work on developing healthy attitudes towards challenge. I’ve created visuals to help with this. #pechat
  • ktwar231 Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    A7 provide activities that need skill related comp, but not actual game so Ss feel more comfortable to execute/attempt skills needed #pechat
  • LovePhyEd Oct 30 @ 7:58 PM EDT
    Hanging out for 7pm CST #pechat It's going to be a good one! 3 mins to go...
  • PE4LifeNL Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    Playground games. Supporting Ss in learning games they play on the school yard, fields, ...#pechat
    In reply to @JoeyFeith
  • JoeyFeith - Moderator Oct 30 @ 7:59 PM EDT
    A8. Sport Ed seasons in which the Ss develop team affinity throughout season that leads to culminating event #pechat https://t.co/m4XEcfPMK6